Herbs to Homeopathy: Selecting the Best Complementary and Alternative Therapies

HERBSTO HOMEOPATHYSELECTING THE BEST COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES"Michael Smith enlightens his readers with a quantum leap into the fascinating world of complementary and alternative medicine."ÑCory Ross, M.S.C., D.C., DPH (cc) ., Dean of Clinical Affairs, Canadian College of Naturopathic MedicineMichael Smith, Pharmacist and Naturopathic Doctor, and Associate Dean Research at the Canadian College of Naturopathic MedicineToday the Canadian market for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is estimated at $4 billion a year. Yet, for many people, navigating the world of CAM can be extremely confusing. Far from being homogenous, CAMs offer a bewildering assortment of treatments, techniques, and belief systems.In Herbs to Homeopathy, pharmacist and naturopathic doctor Michael Smith offers much-needed advice on how to select the most reliable and appropriate CAM therapy to suit your specific needs, and provides a plan for treating common conditions. By supplying honest answers to the controversial questions about safety and legitimacy that surround many CAMs, Michael Smith helps you make wise choices about your health.WhatÕs inside:¥ Complete information on over 15 CAM therapies, including chiropractic, therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and herbal medicine¥ Reliable treatments for over 30 conditions, such as headaches, back pain, allergies, and arthritis¥ Detailed descriptions of over 60 herbs, homeopathic remedies, and nutritional supplements¥ A comprehensive and critical evaluation of the science behind CAM therapies